Mco 61103 8 aug 08 mcbcmap procedural guidance 1. If marine exceeds weight on htwt tables height will be re measured and recorded to the nearest 12 inch for use in bf percentage estimation.
Pft Cft Bcp Changes Challenge Marines To Be Even Fitter
Body fat measurement usmc. Those measurements are then used to calculate a marines body fat percentage. This navyarmy body fat calculator will help you to calculate your body fat percentage using only a tape measure. Marines who score 250 and higher on both the pft and cft are allowed an additional 1 percent body. To get the best results measure to the nearest 14 inch 05 cm. This worksheet will provide a standardized tool for commands to conduct height weight and bcp measurements with the most up to date guidelines implemented. Those who fail to meet the requirements may be put on a mandatory weight loss program and may be subject to administrative sanctions.
Army for estimating the percent of body fat. Use the metric units tab if you are more comfortable with the international system of units si. Marines who score 285 and higher on both the pft and cft are exempt from weight and body fat limits. Body composition program in the marine corps. The body fat percentage based on usas marine corps formula will be calculated and the result will be displayed in the box below the button. The calculators calculations are based on the circumference method developed by the military us.
Measuring circumferences all the circumferences measurements explained below should be measured using a self tensioning taping device either digital or non digital. Hpd is announcing the release of a new height weight bcp worksheet. 18 body fat for males and 26 body fat for females. After meeting the initial qualifications a persons body fat will be measured periodically. Marines who exceed the body fat allowance are enrolled in the body composition programonce known as the weight control program. The tape test requires a marine to use a self tensioning device to measure someones hips neck and waist.
Click the menu to the right of the screen to view and utilize the worksheet. In addition to the features common to most other online body fat calculators this one also includes standard and metric. If a marines weight exceeds the regulation weight limits they will be measured for body fat. Department of defense goal. It is not uncommon for marines to experience weight gain and increased body fat as a result of decreased physical activity. Female marines are also subject to hip circumference measurement.
Rather than measuring weight alone the marines and other branches of the military consider the percentage of body fat based on height and age and on measurements of neck and waist circumference. The body fat calculator can be used to estimate your total body fat based on specific measurements.